Tsunami Hits Kuril Islands After Powerful Earthquake Triggers Widespread Alerts A devastating natural disaster unfolded on July 30 when a magnitude-8.8 earthquake struck off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, triggering a massive tsunami. Tsunami Hits Kuril Islands became a global headline as waves slammed into the region, surpassing 3 meters (9.8 feet) and peaking at 5 meters […]